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I wonder if Novoflex will release their own geared head at some point since they already have all the machining.That’s right for their tripod stuff. Cameras are made by Seitz.
Dave
ALPA and NOVOFLEX surely have contracts . If the ALPA GON is an ALPA design , then NOVOFLEX is only a "subcontractor" like the SEITZ company , producing for ALPA .I wonder if Novoflex will release their own geared head at some point since they already have all the machining.
For the record---it's been more than 30 days.I'm starting a pool who wants in? I say 30-days :ROTFL:
You just squeaked that past the 30=day mark! Proud of you my younger brother...For the record---it's been more than 30 days.Novoflex carbon fiber tripod on the way.This is your fault Matt Grayson. (pointing my elbow at you )Ken
Ah but we really know that Ken had an arrangement with Matt to postpone the purchase announcement until after the 30 day embargo so that you didn’t win the bet :thumbs::ROTFL:You just squeaked that past the 30=day mark! Proud of you my younger brother...
Not guilty but only on a technicality... :ROTFL:For the record---it's been more than 30 days.
Novoflex carbon fiber tripod on the way.
This is your fault Matt Grayson. (pointing my elbow at you )
Ken
For the record---it's been more than 30 days.
Novoflex carbon fiber tripod on the way.
This is your fault Matt Grayson. (pointing my elbow at you )
Ken
Well, with B&H Photo, it also includes all the jewish holidays so the wait can be much longer than expected. Luckily I got a great deal on the Novoflex tripod from a GetDPI family member.What is this? Are you only counting business days?
What, wait? Tripods can also be used with cameras? You mean there is another reason to buy them?Ken,
Thank you - I'm delighted to take responsibility! I LOVE the TrioBal (especially with the L60). I have yet to get the leveling base for the Pro-75, as I think a Cube will always live on those legs. If I go back to Tech Cams, that may change, but I'm strictly a Leica S/SL shooter now, so the Cube is necessary. (Heck, The whole Pro-75/Cube is unnecessary, but it's ALPA level gear porn.)
Enjoy!
Matt
I hadn't really looked at them that closely till you posted this. Now I'm getting ready to order - it's your faultFor the record---it's been more than 30 days.
Novoflex carbon fiber tripod on the way.
This is your fault Matt Grayson. (pointing my elbow at you )
Ken
That's a great setup. I just got an L60 & Quicklink set myself.
Well, I thought I would be moving the cube between two tripods (the big Novy and a Gitzo 3). I also take it off for travel, so the quick link is VERY convenient. The tripod base piece may be fixed with two set screws - one on the base and one from the tripod. You'd have to loosen both.That's a great setup. I just got an L60 & Quicklink set myself.
BTW, Quicklink isn't removable on the tripod piece right? I attempted it for some reason and it just didn't come off.
What are your thoughts on the added height from quick link? Wouldn't your Cube sitting directly on the plate be more stable, in theory? I will use mine for smaller head/smaller tripod, but for my future cube, I think i'd go 'naked'..
Yes. You can see in Matt's post above (#552) both the L60 and Cube next to each other, the Cube being the larger of the two.Is the L60 the small brother of the Cube?
Thanks for pointing this out Ken!I got a good deal from a trusted GetDPI family member on this tripod: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...ex_triobalc2840_triopod_tripod_base_with.html
I plan on using the AS L60 "Mini-Cube" on this tripod. This particular Novoflex tripod is just slightly smaller than the RRS-TVC-24---and that includes the Novoflex built in Triobalance leveler. Very nice. The KPS T5 goes back on the RRS TVC-24. AS Cube on the RRS TVC-33 and on camera stand.
Blame Matt Grayson for posting his images of the Novoflex and the L60 in this thread! The Novoflex leveling base is low profile and gives the AS L60 just a bit more latitude in adjustment---it's only real weakness (+/-10).
Ken